Top PPC Companies in Columbus

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 7, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 34 PPC Companies in Columbus as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Lounge Lizard (4.9 stars, 15 verified reviews, NA, founded 1998, Columbus). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 5, and 6% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted PPC Companies in Columbus below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

34Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
5 ★Median rating
6%Have 50+ members

Goodfirms has verified 34 PPC Companies in Columbus - part of 19,995+ PPC Agencies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude
    • CanvaCanva
    • GrammarlyGrammarly

    25+ years. Hundreds of brands. One goal: websites that convert. Lounge Lizard is a New York-based, award-winning web design and digital marketing agency founded in 1998. We deliver custom website design, development, UX strategy, SEO, AEO, and performance marketing for companies that need more than ... read Lounge Lizard reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1998
    Columbus, United States
    Lounge Lizard transformed our outdated website into a modern platform through a well-structured and collaborative development process. - IT Manager
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    Why Lounge Lizard?

    • Lounge Lizard has been in Business since 1998
    • Agency is Run by a Webby Awards Judge
    • Veteran Brand Story Tellers & Results Mindset
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  • At Prestie Pro Media (PPM), we are certified shopify experts, trained facebook ad buyers and planners, and master retargeters. We're confident in our ability to drive online conversions. It’s important to us that our clients are just as confident in our abilities, which is why ... read Prestige Pro Media reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Columbus, United States
    Professional, fast delivery - Owner
  • Two Wheels Marketing is a Columbus-based SEO & PPC agency specializing in search engine marketing and paid social advertising: (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads), helping to drive more leads, sales, or traffic to our client's websites. Our customized, results-driven approach to digital marketing allows ... read Two Wheels Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Columbus, United States
    Pragmatic approach managing high expectations with limited budget - VP Product Strategy & Commercialization
  • We believe all investments in your eCommerce business should be held highly accountable and deliver proven results. We believe that eCommerce services should be highly consultative and holistic. We recognize that every online retailer is different. We work to understand your customers and your business ... read Easton Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Columbus, United States
    No bull - Equipment Operator
  • Explore the best digital marketing agency in Columbus, Ohio. Specializing in website design, web maintenance, SEO, eCommerce and digital marketing services. We create websites to connect people and help businesses tell their stories. We build your vision. We deliver results. We keep you going.

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Columbus, United States
    Excellent service and communication. I Highly recommend this company. Already seeing results - Rene
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    Most websites look good. Very few actually generate leads. That’s where we’re different. At Exalto Designs & Marketing, we help Columbus businesses turn their websites into real growth tools, not just online brochures. Our focus isn’t just design,it’s building high-converting websites backed by SEO and marketing strategy that bring in consistent, qualified leads. We’ve seen ... read Exalto Designs & Marketing reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2021
    Columbus, United States

    Why Exalto Designs & Marketing?

    • Results-driven web design & SEO
    • We build sites that bring you customers
    • Lead-focused websites that actually work
  • Postali began in 2009 as a boutique marketing agency serving the unique needs of lawyers. We realized that direct mail was the best way for lawyers to reach people facing legal issues at the time they needed an attorney most. We refined our process using emerging technology and developed a proprietary model for legal case ... read Postali reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Columbus, United States
  • We provide dental websites, dental SEO, and dental PPC advertising services to dental practices nationwide. Grow your practice with gravity dental marketing.Online advertising that highlights the dental services you're passionate about, ensuring a steady flow of patients seeking the treatments you love to offer.Our expert team will optimize your PPC campaigns for maximum return on ... read Gravity Dental Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • The NEW Women’s Business Center helps women entrepreneurs create sustainable businesses in Los Angeles and Southern California through industry-specific programs, powerful learning solutions, and an experienced team of personable leaders. Through an ongoing partnership, we provide design and management service to the NEW-WBC and offer educational services to their entrepreneurs.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2017
    Columbus, United States
  • An agency that makes your life easier - our goal is to become an extension of your marketing team and a steward of your brand.We will evolve your approach, help you take on the complex and rapidly changing media landscape, become an important education resource and cheers your successes along the way!

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Columbus, United States
  • We Understand Small Business Locallogy understands the needs of small businesses. Our CEO and Co-Founder has started profitable companies on 3 continents with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. On top of that, both Clive and Bryan spent over 5 years each as business coaches. It’s safe to say we have people that have seen ... read Locallogy reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Columbus, United States
  • Marketing for small businesses has gotten more and more complex and it’s a difficult task for many business owners who wear multiple hats each day to completely understand what is going to help their business more the needle. Through our years of experience we have worked with many business owners who try different marketing initiatives ... read MB Marketing Group reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Columbus, United States
  • Mindset Digital is a digital transformation company that gets your organization up to speed in a fast-forward world. With a full suite of Coaching Products, we work with you to optimize LinkedIn profiles and create digitally savvy leaders. We’ve distilled the latest social and digital technologies into highly visual, online courses you can take easily ... read Mindset Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Columbus, United States
  • Fechtor Advertising, a dynamic force in the advertising landscape, is dedicated to helping brands thrive through creative and strategic excellence. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, we've honed our expertise in brand development, media planning, digital marketing, and beyond. We are a full-service advertising agency. We're smart. We work really hard. We have great ... read Fechtor Advertising reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Columbus, United States
  • Growing in the U.S. market is tough. Buyers don't know you, trust takes time to earn, and the competitive landscape makes visibility feel impossible. Even with investment, expansion often stalls, leaving plans delayed and resources stretched thin. Many overseas-based midmarket companies also lack the experienced U.S. team needed on the ground. That is where we ... read Beyond Borders Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2022
    Columbus, United States
  • Full-service, independent marketing firm. Proudly crafting real work with real purpose that delivers powerful results. Hart is built on the belief that authenticity leads to success. There’s something compelling about a brand built on a genuine foundation. We know, because that’s how we’ve built our own brand. We’ve always been true to who we are. ... read Hart Associates reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1965
    Columbus, United States
  • For 25 years, Robintek has been building websites we believe in. We understand that no matter the industry, every business has unique needs and goals. That’s why we offer customized services tailored specifically to each of our clients, to deliver the best results. Whether you’re a start-up business that needs to shape your brand presence ... read Robintek reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    Columbus, United States
  • The growth marketing agency for revenue-driven experimentation and converion. We partner with SaaS, eCommerce, and B2B companies to accelerate growth by optimizing for your northstar. We work with marketing teams, c-suite leadership, and founders/CEOs of SaaS, eCommerce, and B2B companies to deliver data-driven growth marketing and optimization strategies.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Blue Laser Digital is a website design, development and digital marketing agency located in Columbus, Ohio. We specialize in creating more than just a pretty website. We want to create websites that work. Websites that generate leads and help grow your business. Combining creativity with strategy, our talented team of designers, developers, SEOs, and marketers ... read Blue Laser Digital reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Columbus, United States
  • A Columbus based creative agency with a focus on digital, print, design and development. Every brand experiencebegins with a touchpoint. Wherever and however that connection happens, we help make it as meaningful and impactful as possible. Online experiences should be just as personal as a conversation face to face. We live in a tactile world. ... read Stream Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Columbus, United States
  • We create Shopify-powered sales machines from strategic design, development, and marketing decisions. We’ve partnered with the best technology solutions within the Shopify ecosystem to give your store superior service.We truly enjoy the challenge and creativity required to help brands grow, and we are really good at it.lectric Eye is a digital marketing agency focused on ... read Electric Eye reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    Columbus, United States
  • We build remarkable brands through strategic research, relevant differentiation and preferential positioning. With passion and authenticity we create brand equity every day, investing all aspects of our firm’s resources in an uncompromising, collaborative, client-agency approach, enhancing and elevating your brand. Through strategic discipline and creative intelligence we seek true partnerships, cumulative advantages and constant assurances ... read Circone + Associates reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1999
    Columbus, United States
  • Google Marketing for Law Firms No Contracts: month-to-month agreements Local Exclusivity: We don't work with your competition Law Firm Only: We have mastered legal SEO Own All The Work: Everything we do is yours for life Direct Owner Access: Work directly with the owners People hire lawyers to help them navigate a legal issue they ... read Phase Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2018
    Columbus, United States
  • When it comes to digital marketing, Shedless Media does it all, with an emphasis on websites and online stores. To assist businesses expand their online presence and connect with their intended customers, our team of professionals offers cutting-edge, efficient solutions. Website development, online retail, SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing ... read Shedless Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • You run a business. You have given up a lot of family time to get here. It reflects your creativity, your sacrifice & dedication. Let us help you. Of course we know the internet, but just as important, we understand the core of a local serving small business. Local is even in our name. Your ... read Ventra Local reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Columbus, United States
  • We are a digital marketing and web development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We have had the opportunity to work with clients across the continent. Our team has proven experience developing and maintaining responsive websites that are customized for each unique business situation. We specialize in implementing a comprehensive content strategy to help you earn ... read ZED Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Columbus, United States
  • When growth is the goal, Adept leads the way. For us, “growth” is not a concept or a fluffy idea, but concrete, positive impacts in your business. It’s why we build discipline and real-time data into digital campaigns that deliver quantifiable sales growth. We customize a digital marketing mix for each client. We’ll use past ... read Adept Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Columbus, United States
  • Marcy Design, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a creative marketing company specializing in Web, Marketing and Advertising. We have helped hundreds of businesses market their products and services to target audiences. Industries served include: Associations, Automotive, Education, Finance, Government, Health Care, Manufacturing, Publishing, and many others. Marcy Design represents one of the most experienced resources ... read Marcy Design reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1988
    Columbus, United States
  • .COM | .ORG | .CLUB | .BIZ |Find The Perfect Domain Name Ohio Office Works Ltd.- Web Design : Marketing : Domains : Web Hosting 24/7 Sales & Support (740) 877- 1701 Domains Find your perfect domain name. Discover the next big .COM, .ORG or even .CLUB TLD domain name extensions! Using Ohio... Begin Your ... read Ohio Office Works Ltd. reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2013
    Columbus, United States
  • The Media Captain is a full-service digital marketing and website design and development agency located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses grow their revenue online through stunning web design, SEO, Online Advertising along with our additional suite of services. Whether you need a new website to receive more conversions from visitors or ... read The Media Captain reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Columbus, United States
  • Growing up, I worked in my mom’s resale shop while learning how to build computers with my dad. Today, nothing delights me more than utilizing digital tools & strategy to drive online traffic. I’m a pro at taking the jumbled ideas in your head of what your beauty business SHOULD look like and creating them ... read Opanova, LLC reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Columbus, United States
  • Industry leaders in digital marketing for small businesses and enterprise corporations. We deliver long- term, highly efficient results for search engine marketing, social media marketing, web design and online reputation management campaigns. We define digital marketing as the balance of search engine marketing, social media marketing and online reputation. We are recipients of the 2014 ... read The Social Firm reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Columbus, United States
  • GREENCREST is an integrated brand, marketing, public relations and digital agency built to turn market players into market leaders.There’s a reason why our clients become distinguished category leaders. It’s what we do beyond the ordinary that makes us an excellent partner for your organization. GREENCREST is the only brand certified agency in the region, and ... read GREENCREST Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1990
    Columbus, United States
  • Using AI Tools

    • Nova - Webezio BuildNova - Webezio Build

    Webezio is a premium full-stack web development agency founded in 2020. We build custom websites, SaaS platforms, e-commerce stores, LMS systems, and corporate solutions for startups and enterprises in the US, UK, Australia, UAE, Germany, China, and Canada. Every project is engineered for performance, conversion, and scale — not assembled from templates.We work with three ... read Webezio reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Columbus, United States

    Why Webezio?

    • Conversion Infrastructure is Vetted, Not Appended
    • Senior Engineer Accountability
    • Built for Seamless Async Collaboration

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1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

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Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USColumbus34$64/hr575View firms
USColumbus
34 firms$64/hr5
Value Score75 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for ppc hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Columbus · $0-24/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Marcy Design.

Mid-tier leader
Columbus · $50-99/hr

5 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Circone + Associates, Robintek, Blue Laser Digital.

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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